Field Technician – Invasive Insect Survey & Trapping

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Agriculture seeks a field technician to assist in survey and detection activities for invasive insect pests, based at the Annapolis HQ. Duties include surveys of insects, maintenance of insect traps, accurate data collection, and use of GPS units and personal computers.

Minimum qualifications require being at least 18 and holding a Maryland driver’s license with no more than 5 points; graduation from a high school or GED is required; exposure to outdoor work is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ years old with a valid Maryland driver’s license (≤5 points).
• Experience in biological field work preferred, esp. insect surveys and trap maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Survey insects and monitor traps across Maryland.
• Maintain insect traps and collect accurate data.
• Use GPS units and personal computers for data collection and recording.

Skills

Valid driver’s license (MD)

Field work experience

GPS units

Personal computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS units

Personal computers

Job description

Maryland Department of Agriculture seeks a field technician to assist in survey and detection activities for invasive insect pests, based at the Annapolis HQ. Duties include surveys of insects, maintenance of insect traps, accurate data collection, and use of GPS units and personal computers.

Minimum qualifications require being at least 18 and holding a Maryland driver’s license with no more than 5 points; graduation from a high school or GED is required; exposure to outdoor work is expected.